英汉民俗节日差异溯源及相关的民族价值观

The Different Origins and Relevant Values of English and Chinese Festivals

英汉民族因地理位置、生存环境以及生活习惯的不同而具有不同的民俗节日,这不仅表现在信仰系统、价值取向以及传统生产方式的差异中,而且也体现在不同的民族价值观上。它们各具特色,各领风骚,在五彩缤纷的世界中扮演着各自的角色,是文化横向共时性传播和纵向历时性传承的媒介和工具,承担着文化传播与传承的使命。

The English and Chinece peoples have different festivals because of their different geographic position, living environment and custom, which is not only reflected in their difference of religious belief, the choice of values and traditional production methods, but also in the peoples＇ value. Having their own functions and characteristics, English and Chinese festivals play their important role separately in the colorful world. They are the media and tool of cultural simultaneous propagation and historical delivery. They also carry out the mission of cultural spread and inheritance.